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M581 XCR

1994 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,399 mi
Last recorded87,399 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjs88,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM581 XCR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 87,399 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 87,195 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 87,174 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 87,132 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 87,113 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 86,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 86,316 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 86,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 7 May 2015 86,120 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 85,884 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 85,884 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

os inner wing corroded within 30cm of shock absorber mounting

Pass 31 Mar 2011 85,623 miles

small hole in off side iner wing

Pass 15 May 2008 854,339 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 81,540 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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M581 XCR is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1994 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 88,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M581 XCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 32 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M581 XCR registered?

M581 XCR is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 16 September 1994.

Is M581 XCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M581 XCR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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